PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Ortega (ranked 25055 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Ruiz (ranked 5798 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ortega
vs
Ruiz

216 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdul Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ruiz gets caught flat footed, as Ortega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruiz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ortega trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ortega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ortega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.

Ortega stands and steps away. Ruiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ortega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ortega enables Ruiz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ortega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega pulls Ruiz in to control the position.
Ortega wants to get back to his feet but Ruiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Ortega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ortega trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruiz's guard.

Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Ruiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruiz manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Ruiz's guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Ruiz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Ortega decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Ruiz gets a double leg takedown into Ortega's guard.
Ortega is looking to stand up but Ruiz isn't so interested in that idea.

Ruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortega wants to stand but Ruiz is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ruiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruiz stands and throws Ortega's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.

Ortega bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ortega forces Ruiz back against the cage and clinches.

Ruiz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ortega regains guard.

Ortega has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ruiz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Samuel Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega cracks Ruiz with an open hand slap.
Ruiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Ortega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ortega pushes Ruiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ortega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Ortega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruiz is fending him off so far but Ortega persists. Nope, Ruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruiz swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.

Ruiz dives in and scores a takedown into Ortega's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ortega gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Abdul Ortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega lands a high kick!
Ortega scores with a head kick. Ruiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Ruiz shoots in and bounces Ortega off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ortega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortega is pulling down on Ruiz's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
Ortega has Ruiz pulled in close to control his posture.
Ortega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruiz on the ground.
Ortega is looking to sweep but instead, Ruiz has passed into half guard.
Ortega trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz is keen to just control but Ortega is a slippery customer.
Ruiz stalling away here and it's allowed Ortega to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ortega is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ortega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ortega stands and steps away. Ruiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ruiz moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
Jab from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega scores with a nice strike.
Ortega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Ortega dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ruiz moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
Ortega lands a two punch combo.
Ortega throws a one two combo.

Ortega clinches up with Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage.

Ortega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ruiz looking to score a takedown here. Ortega is defending well but Ruiz drives through and ends up in Ortega's guard.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruiz being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz won't allow Ortega to get back to his feet.
Ortega has Ruiz pulled in close to control his posture.
Ortega has a closed guard, preventing Ruiz from standing up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ortega goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiz is just out of range.
Ruiz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruiz scrambles back to his feet.
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Abdul Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ortega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruiz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Ortega throws Ruiz to one side and escapes!
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?
Ruiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samuel Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ortega gets a clinch.

Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Ortega drives through with a takedown into Ruiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruiz's guard.

Ruiz working for a triangle but Ortega defends it easily.

Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Ruiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruiz manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Ruiz's guard.
Ortega won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Ortega!
In defeat, Samuel Ruiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be better next time'.